Factories which provided employment the community as well as shops, pubs and local landmarks are all featured in this gallery of memories from the decade. The images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 31 evocative photos take you back to Holbeck in the 1940s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Holbeck in the 1930s
The Carpenters Arms on Front Row pictured in September 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Holbeck in the 1930s
A view of railway bridge over Whitehall Road with sign for Thelson motor oils displayed. Pictured in June 1933. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Holbeck in the 1930s
Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd on Springwell Road in May 1936.. A view of dairy premises a wagon loaded with milk churns can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Holbeck in the 1930s
Great Wilson Street in May 1930. This view shows the open space at the junction with Meadow Lane. There are several factories including Rose & Parkin Brassfounders, H & E Donald Coppersmiths, Brookfield Art Metal Co and Hattersley & Pickard's Excel Engineering Works. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Holbeck in the 1930s
Hirst Stores on Beeston Road in September 1937. Number 26 is on the junction with Sykes Street, number 24 with Miller Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Holbeck in the 1930s
Victoria Road in June 1935 On the left is number 8 fish and chip shop run by George Shepheard, number 6 business of P. Hansbro cabinet maker. There are chairs in the display window. To the right is the entrance to Charles Court. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net